How Many Syllables In Inhibit?
3syllables
Inhibit has 3 syllables, in-hib-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
inhibit
/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/ UK /ɪnˈhɪb.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hib.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.hɪb.ɪt/
Division By Letters
in-hib-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inhibit
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | h | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Inhibit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inhibit?
Inhibit has 3 syllables, in-hib-it. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inhibit?
The second syllable, hib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inhibit?
Inhibit has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inhibit into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.hɪb.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-hib-it.